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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.22, 901.46 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.22, 901.46 and 358.48 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.22 : 901.46 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.22/901.46 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.22x = 901.46 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.22x = 323,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,155.38/653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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